Cost Accounting Manager Job at Robert Half (Walnut Creek)

Cost Accounting Manager

We are in search of a Cost Accounting Manager to augment our team in the manufac...

Location

United States , Waukesha

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems
Experience with ADP - Financial Services
Knowledge of Crystal Reports
Familiarity with Epicor
Proficiency in ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning
Understanding of Accounting Functions
Experience with Accounts Payable (AP)
Auditing skills
Familiarity with Budget Processes
Expertise in Cost Accounting

Job Responsibility

Oversee the financial costing derived from engineering Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Take charge of the standard costing for equipment and service component inventory
Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, and Engineering teams to implement cost reduction strategies
Work closely with SIOP, Product Line, and Engineering teams to minimize obsolete or slow-moving parts
Spearhead the monthly closing process for inventory
Execute the quarterly and annual inventory revaluations and record them accurately
Contribute to managing the Inventory count process
Investigate variances, including purchase price variance and production variances
Evaluate earned hours and efficiency reports
Direct the annual standard cost roll

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Fulltime

Cost Accounting Manager

The ideal candidate will possess 10+ years of corporate accounting experience, i...

Location

United States , Raleigh

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of experience in the field of cost accounting, preferably within the Health Pharm/Biotech industry
Proficient in Cost Accounting and Standard Costing practices
Demonstrated experience with Inventory Variance, Inventory Planning & Reporting
Deep understanding of Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and Bill of Materials (BOM)
Ability to develop and manage Cost Models for diverse product lines
Expertise in Financial Reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Proven skills in Variance Analysis to identify cost drivers and suggest improvements
Experience in Budgeting and Forecasting to support strategic decision-making
Proficiency in using SAP for accounting and financial management purposes

Job Responsibility

Oversee the accurate determination of production costs associated with subcontracting
Serve as a liaison with procurement and accounting department operations teams to gather relevant cost data for correct reporting
Develop and maintain detailed product costing systems, including material costs, labor rates, and overhead allocations
Support in the creation of cost sheets and financial models for product costing
Lead cost analysis and control processes for operational departments, ensuring all cost categories are tracked, reported, and optimized
Collaborate with procurement and production teams to review and update cost structures, ensuring consistency across business units
Oversee the integration of the costing system for the acquisition of target products, merging costing models, budgeting, and financial reporting systems
Conduct variance analysis by comparing actual costs with budgeted figures, identifying deviations, and providing insights to senior management
Work with IT and finance teams to ensure the successful migration of costing data and systems following a merger
Prepare detailed cost reports for senior management, highlighting key trends, potential savings, and areas for improvement

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan

Fulltime

Cost Accounting Manager

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Cost Accounting Manager at our Lak...

Location

United States , Lake Forest

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of experience in the field of cost accounting
Proficiency with Accounting Software Systems
Experience working with ADP - Financial Services
Proficient in using Crystal Reports
Familiarity with Epicor
Experience with ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning
Knowledge of various accounting functions
Experience overseeing accounts payable (AP)
Proven auditing skills
Familiarity with budget processes

Job Responsibility

Maintain fiscal records in accordance with GAAP, with a focus on transactions such as cash, accounts receivable, and accounts payable, inventory, fixed assets, and accruals
Regularly update standard costs and work in collaboration with Engineering, Customer Service, and Production to understand and validate the standard cost of each part
Generate weekly, monthly, and annual financial reports and present them to plant leadership and the Corporate Finance team
Monitor key financial metrics, including EBITDA, operating cash flow, and other KPIs, and use this information to make accurate forecasts and decisions to maximize profitability
Prepare and/or approve the business case for capital investments and manage the capital budget
Use the Epicor (ERP) system to record accounting transactions and provide financial support to other members of the Management team to assist them in their decision-making processes
Analyze manufacturing variances and job profitability, and adjust to improve financial accuracy
Use Accounting Software Systems, ADP - Financial Services, Crystal Reports, Epicor, ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning, Accounting Functions, Accounts Payable (AP), Auditing, Budget Processes, Cost Accounting, and Annual Standard Cost skills to fulfill job responsibilities.

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Cost Accounting Manager

We are in search of a Cost Accounting Manager to join our team in Houston, Texas...

Location

United States , Houston

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Familiarity with ADP - Financial Services
Knowledge of Epicor
Ability to handle all Accounting Functions
Understanding of Budget Processes
Proficiency in Cost Accounting

Job Responsibility

Elevate the level of our accounting group by bringing in innovative strategies and methods
Generate detailed reports that provide insights into our financial status
Use your proficiency in Accounting Software Systems and ADP - Financial Services to streamline our accounting processes
Develop and manage our budget processes to ensure financial efficiency
Oversee accounting functions, including Accounts Payable (AP) to ensure accuracy and timeliness
Conduct regular auditing of our financial processes to ensure compliance and accuracy
Utilize your skills in Crystal Reports, Epicor, and ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning to enhance our accounting systems and processes
Implement and manage Cost Accounting strategies to drive financial success

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Fulltime

Cost Accounting Manager

We are in search of a Cost Accounting Manager to join our team in Houston, Texas...

Location

United States , Houston

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Familiarity with ADP - Financial Services
Knowledge of Epicor
Ability to handle all Accounting Functions
Understanding of Budget Processes
Proficiency in Cost Accounting

Job Responsibility

Elevate the level of our accounting group by bringing in innovative strategies and methods
Generate detailed reports that provide insights into our financial status
Use your proficiency in Accounting Software Systems and ADP - Financial Services to streamline our accounting processes
Develop and manage our budget processes to ensure financial efficiency
Oversee accounting functions, including Accounts Payable (AP) to ensure accuracy and timeliness
Conduct regular auditing of our financial processes to ensure compliance and accuracy
Utilize your skills in Crystal Reports, Epicor, and ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning to enhance our accounting systems and processes
Implement and manage Cost Accounting strategies to drive financial success

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Fulltime

Manager, Cost Accounting

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-ele...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

124800.00 - 156000.00 USD / Year

Archer Aviation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred)
CPA, CMA, or other relevant certification is a strong plus
8+ years of progressive accounting experience
SAP experience is highly preferred, especially in cost, inventory, and production modules
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently, and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across teams and influence non-financial stakeholders
Familiarity with business intelligence platforms (eg. Power BI, Tableau, Sigma) is highly desirable
Experience in Aviation or aerospace industry is a plus

Job Responsibility

Lead all cost accounting functions, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation
Analyze manufacturing performance by comparing actual costs to standards and identifying drivers of variances
Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and engineering to ensure accurate costing, inventory control, and margin management
Provide strategic insights through in-depth financial and operational analysis to drive profitability and cost control
Own and manage the month-end close process for cost and inventory accounting
Develop, document, and continuously improve cost accounting procedures and internal controls
Lead annual standard cost roll and support budgeting and forecasting efforts related to cost of goods sold (COGS)
Coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle counts to ensure accurate reporting
Act as a key business partner to leadership, bringing a hands-on and solution-oriented approach to complex challenges

Fulltime

Cost Accounting Manager

In this vital role you will be a member of the Global Cost Accounting team that ...

Location

India , Hyderabad

Salary:

Not provided

Amgen

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Doctorate Degree
OR Master’s degree and 8+ years of experience in general accounting
OR Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience in general accounting
OR Associate’s degree and 10+ years of experience in general accounting
Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or MBA
Audit or Big 4 Public Accounting experience
Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
Strong technical US GAAP knowledge in Inventory
Strong written, verbal communication, and presentation skills and be able to bridge culture differences
Detail oriented

Job Responsibility

Update standard costing in the system and support the end-to-end annual standard costing process
Perform and support testing of new projects and business expansions
Support S4 HANA ERP system implementation
Manage and run BOTs
Lead material ledger maintenance and master data support
May perform the inventory accounting for certain Amgen manufacturing sites
Will be accountable to manage and review the work of an outsourced provider that supports this team
May perform and review sophisticated journal entries, general ledger account analysis, and reconciliation for both SAP and consolidation tools as required
Prepare and review audit schedules and answer questions from internal and external auditors
May lead and review accounting and reporting requirements such as: standard costing including absorption tests, and excess capacity analysis among others

Sr. Cost Accountant

We are seeking a Sr. Cost Accountant to join our team in Albany, New York. As a ...

Location

United States , Albany

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems
thorough understanding of Accounting Functions
experience in Auditing
familiarity with Budget Processes
expertise in Cost Accounting
ability to perform Cost Analysis effectively
knowledge of Sage Accounting Software
understanding of Cost - Basis
experience with Cost Allocation methods
skilled in Cost Estimations

Job Responsibility

Manage and maintain inventory costing and standard costing
develop and maintain bill of materials, ensuring their accuracy
utilize accounting software systems, preferably Sage, for various accounting tasks
execute cost accounting and manufacturing tasks efficiently
perform auditing tasks to ensure compliance and accuracy
employ cost management strategies to optimize resources
conduct cost estimations and cost allocations for various projects
act as a problem solver, capable of taking initiative in the role

What we offer

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan

Fulltime

Cost Accounting Manager

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Walnut Creek

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

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